Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak , Malaysia
Quick Facts
- Top #800 university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026
- Holistic approach to education with a focus on personal character development and soft skills
- Affordable fees with a variety of scholarships and financial aid available
- Vibrant campus life with diverse range of student club activities
About Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) was officially launched on 13 August 2002 as a not-for-profit private university providing affordable quality education. It is established under the UTAR Education Foundation and registered under the Malaysian Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996.
Guided by its vision to be a global university of educational excellence, UTAR is highly reputed as one of the fastest growing private higher education institutions in the country with phenomenal growth in all aspects of its development since its inception. With the first intake of only 411 students in its Petaling Jaya campus in 2002, the university’s enrolment has now reached about 20,000 students with campuses located in Kampar, Perak and Bandar Sungai Long, Selangor.
UTAR has graduated over 90,000 students since its inaugural convocation in 2005 and has made impressive strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive university with dedication to achieving excellence in teaching and research. The university currently offers over 140 academic programmes from Foundation Studies to Bachelor’s, Postgraduate Diploma, Master’s, and PhD degrees in the fields of Accounting, Business and Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Process Management, Agriculture and Food Science, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, Creative Industries and Design, Engineering and Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Life and Physical Sciences, Chinese Studies, and Medicine and Health Sciences.
UTAR's Ranking & Reputation
UTAR is ranked #791-800 in the world based in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and is ranked #109 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. It is also rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest SETARA rating.
Why Study at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Recognised Qualification
All programmes are approved by the Ministry of Education while external examiners are engaged for international benchmarking
High Employability Rate
Over 97% of UTAR graduates are employed within 6 months of graduation and are well received in their industry
Strong Research Culture
Faculty members and students adopt a strong culture for research and have achieved numerous awards for research excellence
Campus Location
UTAR’s Kampar campus is located off the North-South highway, with scenic mountains and lakes for a beautiful, conducive environment.
The campus sits on over 500 hectares of land, housing various facilities for sports and extracurricular activities. A unique feature of the Kampar campus is the large number of students found bustling around on bicycles, one of the most popular modes of transport.
Kampar New Town (or Bandar Baru Kampar) is located near the campus, and has many amenities, such as shopping malls, hypermarkets including Tesco and Giant, and a wide range of eateries.
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Courses Offered
UTAR offers a range of accredited programmes that are recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Check out the list of programmes offered here.
- Foundation in Arts
- Foundation in Science
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language
- Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising
- Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism
- Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Guidance and Counselling
- Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and Finance
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Healthcare Management (new)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (new)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Retail Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Risk Management (new)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Tourism Destination Marketing (new)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting
- Bachelor of Economics (Honours) Financial Economics
- Bachelor of Finance (Honours)
- Bachelor of Marketing (Honours)
- Bachelor of Public Administration (Honours) (new)
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Process) with Honours
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Plantation Technology (Management) with Honours
- Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Construction Management
- Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronic Systems
- Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Industrial Management
- Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Business Information Systems
- Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Digital Economy Technology (new)
- Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) Information Systems Engineering
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Industrial Intelligent Systems
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biochemistry
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and International Shipping
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Occupational Safety and Health with
Environmental Health - Bachelor of Science (Honours) Statistical Computing and Decision Analytics
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies
Featured programmes at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM12,800
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) Banking and Finance
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM53,650
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM52,850
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM55,100
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM57,900
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM54,150
Scholarships
UTAR is known for its affordable fees and scholarship schemes for SPM leavers who are looking to pursue foundation studies and undergraduate programmes. Here are some of the scholarships offered.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Foundation)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree